Clarins Total Eye Lift for combination skin
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2
Caffeine
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter
Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract
Escin
Average
- AverageCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for combination skin; other eye cares fit it better.
- Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
- International Journal of Peptide Research and Therapeutics, 2018
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with combination skin: an oily T-zone, enlarged pores, and dry cheeks. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Offers moderate plumping and firming for your combination skin due to Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract and Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2, which provide supportive hydration and soothing benefits that can help with oily shine. Glycerin and Shea Butter offer humectant and emollient actions, but the formula lacks sufficient ingredients for optimal oil control.
- The product is safe for your combination skin as it contains no harsh or prohibited ingredients, minimizing the risk of irritation.
- Overall, it provides general skincare benefits that are supportive for your skin concerns.
People Say
★4.4Overall rating based on 3.9k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, users frequently praise this eye cream for its lightweight, serum-like texture that absorbs quickly and layers beautifully under makeup without pilling. While many appreciate the gentle, plant-based formula for sensitive eyes, opinions are mixed regarding the '60-second lift' claim, with some seeing an instant awakening effect and others finding it ineffective for deep wrinkles or dark circles.
Highlights
Pump design issues Mostly Mentioned
- “dispenses too much product”
- “pump stops working”
- “hard to control amount”
Excellent makeup base Often Mentioned
- “concealer glides on smoothly”
- “no pilling under makeup”
- “keeps under-eyes hydrated for makeup”
Lightweight & fast absorbing Often Mentioned
- “absorbs quickly without grease”
- “silky texture melts in”
- “lightweight, not heavy”
High price point Often Mentioned
- “too expensive for results”
- “pricey for the amount”
- “not worth the money”
Gentle on sensitive eyes Sometimes Noted
- “no irritation for contact wearers”
- “great retinol alternative”
- “doesn't sting my eyes”
Visible 'awakening' effect Sometimes Noted
- “eyes look more open”
- “helps with morning puffiness”
- “skin feels tighter instantly”
Lack of dramatic results Sometimes Noted
- “didn't see a lift”
- “dark circles didn't change”
- “no difference in wrinkles”
Insufficient hydration Rarely Noted
- “not moisturizing enough”
- “need a richer cream”
- “dried out my skin”
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Questions and answers
How well does Clarins Total Eye Lift work for combination skin?
Clarins Total Eye Lift works reasonably well for combination skin, offering moderate plumping and soothing hydration, though other products fit this skin type better. Combination skin needs targeted ingredients that balance oil production while providing gentle hydration.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017International Journal of Peptide Research and Therapeutics, 2018
Which ingredients make this eye care a good fit for combination skin?
Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract and Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2 make this eye care a fit for your combination skin by offering supportive hydration and soothing benefits that help manage oily shine. Because it lacks sufficient oil-controlling ingredients, products of this type need targeted ingredients that balance oil production alongside gentle hydrators to fully suit combination skin.
International Journal of Peptide Research and Therapeutics, 2018
What does Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2 do for combination skin?
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2 helps strengthen the skin and maintains its firmness across different areas of combination skin. This ingredient is well suited for daily use to support elasticity and keep the skin looking firm.
International Journal of Peptide Research and Therapeutics, 2018
What does Caffeine do for combination skin?
Topical caffeine helps combination skin by protecting cells against UV radiation with antioxidant properties and increasing skin microcirculation. It is generally well tolerated and may also help prevent excessive fat accumulation in oil-prone areas.
Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2013Frontiers in Physiology, 2019
Where does it go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This eye care product goes in your morning and evening routine after cleansing and toning, and before your moisturizer and sunscreen. Because it works well enough for your skin type but lacks strong oil control, combination skin needs products that balance hydration with ingredients to manage excess oil.
Can I use this eye care with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this eye care with retinol by applying the retinol first, letting it absorb, and then following with this eye product. It is unlikely to irritate your combination skin, but because it lacks ingredients for optimal oil control, combination skin needs oil-balancing and lightweight mattifying ingredients.
How often should I use it?
You can use this eye care product daily as part of your morning or evening routine. Combination skin works well with this formula, though it needs added oil-controlling ingredients for an optimal fit.
Can it clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?
This eye care is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on your combination skin because it contains no harsh or prohibited ingredients that trigger irritation. However, since it lacks sufficient ingredients for optimal oil control, combination skin of this type needs formulas with targeted oil-balancing ingredients and lightweight hydrators to fully manage shine.
Is this eye care fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It contains fragrance (parfum) and drying alcohol (alcohol).
What the research says
A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Treatment of immortalized human keratinocytes with Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2 increased cell stiffness across its concentration range, while Acetyl Hexapeptide-50 increased stiffness at 0.05 µg/ml but decreased it at 0.5 and 5 µg/ml compared to untreated controls.
International Journal of Peptide Research and Therapeutics, 2018Topical sunscreen formulations containing caffeine combined with UV filters increased in vivo anti-UVB protection by approximately 25% and showed higher SPF values compared to caffeine-free sunscreen, while being well tolerated by the skin of healthy subjects.
Frontiers in Physiology, 2019A topical cosmetic slimming product containing tetrahydroxypropyl ethylenediamine, caffeine, carnitine, forskolin and retinol significantly reduced body circumferences and improved skin aspect compared with placebo in 78 women over 12 weeks.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2011Caffeine gel combined with choline geranate showed high skin permeation capacity and superior clinical results in cellulite treatment compared to caffeine gel without ionic liquid.
AAPS PharmSciTech, 2021Caffeine stimulates metabolic activity in hair follicles and acts as an antioxidant through adenosine pathway interactions, showing potential as an effective and safe management option for hair loss despite current study limitations.
Molecules, 2025A combination cream of stimu-tex AS and saccharide isomerate reduced erythema, increased skin capacitance, and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to placebo in 20 subjects after fractional CO2 laser procedure without causing serious adverse events.
Lasers in Medical Science, 2025A skin barrier restoring cream with shea butter, silkflo, and vitamin E increased type I procollagen synthesis, enhanced antioxidant enzyme activity, decreased reactive oxygen species generation, and promoted hyaluronic acid production in H2O2-stimulated human keratinocyte cells compared to untreated cells.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2025Topical escin promotes angiogenic behavior and enhances adenosine-induced perfusion in humans by activating Wnt signaling via Gsk3beta down-regulation.
Current Issues in Molecular Biology, 2025External use of escin reduced acute and chronic cutaneous inflammation and edema in rat and mouse models by down-regulating PGE2, TNF-α, and IL-1β, promoting glucocorticoid receptor expression, and inhibiting NF-κB and AP-1 expressions.
Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines, 2018
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Propanediol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Betaine, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Panthenol, Glyceryl Stearate, Peg-100 Stearate, Pentylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter, Cetearyl Glucoside, Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract, Acacia Farnesiana Wax Flower, Caffeine, Steareth-21, Dimethicone, Carbomer, Chlorphenesin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ci 77891 Titanium Dioxide, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Disodium Edta, Escin, Parfum, Butylene Glycol, Dimethiconol, Sodium Hydroxide, Alcohol, Harungana Madagascariensis Extract, Olea Europaea Fruit Extract Olive Fruit Extract, Paullinia Cupana Seed Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Tin Oxide, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2, Dextran
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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